Lecturer/ Snr Lecturer (Experience Design) - School of Design & Media

[What the role is]

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Experience Design will be responsible for developing and delivering curriculum content, supervising student projects, and mentoring learners across pre-, in-, and post-course stages. The role involves enhancing pedagogical quality through innovative teaching strategies, evaluating and refining curriculum effectiveness, and leading industry collaborations, competitions, and exhibitions.

The candidate will also contribute to school-level initiatives, including outreach, recruitment, and project management, while staying attuned to evolving industry trends. Additional responsibilities include developing Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes aligned with Experience Design.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:
. Develop and deliver courses focused on Experience Design, with a strong emphasis on immersive and interactive environments. This includes curriculum development, course assessment, project supervision, mentoring of students, and providing pre-, in-, and post-course guidance.
. Enhance the quality of lesson design and delivery through implementing teaching and learning strategies that support spatial storytelling, multisensory engagement, and experiential learning.
. Evaluate curriculum design, development, delivery, and assessment to ensure alignment with industry standards in immersive media, interactive installations, and experiential environments.
. Lead and contribute to developmental initiatives and industry collaborations, including immersive exhibitions, interactive installations, and experience-driven showcases.
. Stay abreast of evolving trends in immersive technologies (AR/VR/MR), spatial computing, and interactive media through active engagement with industry and professional communities.
. Represent the department in school committees and contribute to administrative and management tasks (e.g., outreach, student recruitment, project coordination).
. Review, formulate, and implement processes in response to new initiatives and strategic directions set by the School/Department.
. Develop and deliver Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes related to immersive and interactive experience design.

[What we are looking for]

. Relevant qualification or at least 5 years of industry experience in immersive experience design, interactive environments, or related fields.
. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of designers in immersive and interactive media.
. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
. Experience in designing and developing interactive installations, immersive environments, and multisensory experiences.
. Familiarity with spatial computing, generative design, and emerging technologies (e.g., AR/VR/MR, AI-driven interaction).
. Candidate should possess relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
. Immersive Experience & Media Creation (AR/VR/MR)
. Interactive Installation Design and Development
. Spatial Design and Environmental Storytelling
. Generative and Computational Design
. Multisensory and Experiential Design
. Sustainable and Inclusive Design Practices